early maps; georeferencing; annotations; automation
Abstract :
[en] RAT is designed to support users in identifying place markers in digitised early maps and to link these place markers to modern maps. RAT facilitates a geo-referencing by suggesting the most likely modern places based on an estimated mapping and a phonetic search for place names.
Disciplines :
Computer science Arts & humanities: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Author, co-author :
Höhn, Winfried ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Computer Science and Communications Research Unit (CSC)
Schommer, Christoph ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Computer Science and Communications Research Unit (CSC)
External co-authors :
no
Language :
English
Title :
RAT: A Referencing and Annotation Tool for Digitized Early Maps
Publication date :
June 2016
Event name :
DHBenelux Cconference 2016
Event place :
Luxembourg
Event date :
from 09-06-2016 to 10-06-2016
Audience :
International
Focus Area :
Computational Sciences Multilingualism and Intercultural Studies